'The better team lost': Warren Gatland relieved after Wales squeeze past France – video
7 years ago by The GuardianWales are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after a 20-19 win over 14-man France. The turning point in the match came when Sebastian Vahaamahina was sent off for an elbow in the second half,...
Late Welsh try deemed legal despite looking forward
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWelsh number eight Ross Moriarty scored the decisive try against France in their 20-19 quarter-final victory over France in the World Cup on Sunday.
WATCH: Vahaamahina red card against Wales in World Cup quarter
7 years ago by rugbydump.comFrance lock Sebastien Vahaamahina received a straight red card for a swinging elbow to the face of Wales flanker Aaron Wainwright in the World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.
‘We’ll have a beer’: Steve Hansen and Eddie Jones swap texts before semi-final
7 years ago by The Guardian• England and All Blacks head coaches have mutual respect• We are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us by supporting our independent journalismThe All Blacks head coach, Steve Hansen,...
France Player Ratings v Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were downed 20-19 by Wales in the third Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Wales made France pay the ultimate price for Vahaamahina's red card. Here is how we rated the French: 1. Jefferson...
Ross Moriarty's late try keeps the Welsh dream alive
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRoss Moriarty pounced for a dramatic late try to give Wales victory and a Rugby World Cup semi-final place at the expense of France. Ross Moriarty went from villain to hero for Wales...
Wales come from behind to beat 14-man France in World Cup quarter-final
7 years ago by The Guardian• Sébastien Vahaamahina dismissed for second-half elbow• Wales will face South Africa in last fourWales have not played this poorly for the past 18 months but in World Cup knockout games the final...
RWC Preview: Wales vs France
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is happy for Wales to fly under the radar at the Rugby World Cup, even if they are strong favourites to see off France and reach the semi-finals. Australia coach Michael Cheika...
Wales’s Josh Adams happy with favourites tag for France quarter-final
7 years ago by The GuardianWarren Gatland, in his last World Cup as Wales coach, is looking to profit from ‘lost causes’ against Les BleusWales and Warren Gatland will head into uncharted waters on Sunday morning. As favourites...
O'Driscoll's words prophetic as showpiece comes year too late for Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland enjoyed one of their greatest years in 2018, but they looked a shadow of their former selves as they crashed out of the World Cup. In an interview with Omnisport last April, the...
